Action potentials are transmitted on a one-to-one basis at both a neuromuscular junction and a synapse.

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While action potentials are transmitted on a one-to-one basis at a neuromuscular junction, they are not transmitted on a one-to-one basis at a synapse. At a synapse, multiple incoming action potentials can result in the release of different amounts of neurotransmitter, leading to a variable response in the postsynaptic neuron.

Action Potentials Are Transmitted on a One-To-One Basis at Both